From Nikkei: Nomura Holdings Inc. plans to issue 100 million dollars (about 9 billion yen) in Islamic bonds in Malaysia, and is set to sign a contract for the deal soon. This will be the first time a Japanese company issues Islamic bonds, called Sukuk, denominated in dollars.
The issuance means that Nomura can diversify its fundraising methods as well as that it can acquire know-how in Islamic financing structures..............................................Full Article: Source